Kumkum Mohod Makes History with Gold at Asian Games in Archery

Teenager Kumkum Mohod has made history by winning the gold medal in the women's individual recurve archery event at the Asian Games 2026. In a tense shoot-out, she defeated South Korea's Oh Yejin, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Kumkum's journey to the final included a remarkable victory over China's Jingyi Zhu, securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Her impressive performances have put her in the spotlight, showcasing her talent and determination on an international stage.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 3, 2026, 08:44 IST

Kumkum Mohod's Historic Victory

In a thrilling showdown at the Asian Games, teenager Kumkum Mohod showcased remarkable poise to secure the gold medal in the women's individual recurve archery event, triumphing over South Korea's Oh Yejin in a nail-biting shoot-out on Saturday.

This victory marks a significant milestone as Kumkum becomes the first Indian woman to earn a medal in the individual recurve category at the Asian Games.

The match concluded with both archers tied at 5-5, leading to a decisive shoot-out where Kumkum scored a perfect 10, while Oh managed only an 8, thus sealing the gold for India.

Additionally, Kumkum's impressive performance in the semifinals, where she defeated China's Jingyi Zhu with a score of 6-2, earned her an Olympic quota spot for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Games.

This quota is significant as it is awarded to the country, enhancing India's prospects in archery.

Path to the Final

Kumkum Mohod's journey at the Asian Games 2026 has been nothing short of extraordinary. She advanced to the women's individual recurve final after a stunning victory against China's Zhu Jingyi, winning 6-2.

Earlier in the competition, the 17-year-old archer made headlines by defeating South Korea's reigning world and Olympic champion, Kang Chaeyoung, with a score of 6-4 in the quarterfinals, showcasing her talent and determination.